Just want to clarify that this has been confirmed as a hoax. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM, Ben Williams <[email protected]>wrote:
> Can anyone confirm or deny an email that was very recently sent around. > Apparently it originated from Jason Ruymen, and contained the information > below. > > The Summer Smash has arrived! Celebrate the first day of summer with NEW, >> free to play TF2, a lite version of the classic hat based multiplayer game! >> To celebrate the release of TF2F2P, we're launching a new, exciting content >> update and the world premiere of the much anticipated Meet the Medic! And >> we're making it easier than ever to join the fray, with the new matchmaking >> system, launching with this update! If that wasn't enough, the new Raid mode >> allows for players to fight against the boss as they try to capture control >> points! >> >> The patch notes are as follows >> >> The major changes include: >> * Added 6 new weapon sets! >> * Added over 25 additional new weapons! >> * Added over 30 new hats! >> * Added 5 new community contributed paint colors! >> * Most hats are now paintable >> * Added 4 new unusual effects >> * Added a new matchmaking system that allows players to easily and quickly >> join matches >> * Added main menu option to view Meet the Team videos and comics >> * Added new startup music, "Ze Hurting is More Rewarding" >> * Hooked up new community contributed voice responses to Engineer >> * Added community contributed weapon sounds to most weapons >> * Added new kill icons. Every instance of death should have a kill icon. >> * Added new Payload map, Barnblitz >> * Added new Payload map, Cashworks >> * Added new mode: Raid and 2 new Raid maps. This mode is a boss based mode >> similar to the Halloween event. >> * Added Capture the Flag to the list of modes supported by Badlands >> * Added 15 new achievements >> Map Changes >> Itemtest >> * Improved loading time for map by reducing resources needed. >> * Fixed several minor glitches with items not behaving as intended >> * Fixed rare crash caused by material overflow >> * Added tooltips to the Itemtest menu >> >> Weapon Changes >> Loch-N-Load >> * Now reloads two granades >> * Added new reloading animations >> * Fixed grenades not shattering when hitting certain world entities >> * Added a new, unique grenade model. >> * Fixed damage spread not being applied correctly >> >> Shortstop >> * +10% reload time >> * Slightly tweaked the damage falloff at medium range. >> >> Eyelander >> * Removed random crit penalty >> * Lowered speed bonus given for each head >> >> Half-Zatoichi >> * Increased range to match other swords >> * Now only heals 50% of health from each head taken >> >> Frying-Pan >> * Can now be equipped on Heavy and Pyro >> >> Crusader's Crossbow >> * Will now reload more like the Flaregun >> * Added unique projectile >> * Now uses Needlegun taunt >> * Improved model based on creator's suggestions >> * Slight reloading animation tweak >> >> Fan-Of-War >> * Mark of death now lasts 30 seconds >> * Added new sound effects for hitting and mark of death >> >> Kritzkreig >> * Improved quality of textures and model >> >> Rocket Jumper >> * Removed damage penalty >> * Made craftable, and added to random drops. Previously purchased RJers >> are now vintage and tradable. >> * Added unique model >> >> Sticky Jumper >> * Added unique model >> * Replaced damage vulnerabilities with +100% explosive damage taken. >> * Made craftable and added it to the drop system. Previously purchased >> SJers are now vintage and tradable. > > > Was this a real email sent to all hlds subscribers, or simply a prank > pulled upon the TF2 Community? Please Forward the email to myself if it is > real. > Thank you. > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > >
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